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Fork Puzzle (1156)

After the setup move Rc8, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rc8. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0DcvV
Rating
1156
Side to move
Black
Themes
Fork, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 3 points
FEN
2RQ1bk1/7p/3p4/3Pp1r1/4Ppq1/P7/5B1P/5B1K b - - 4 32

What to look for

Attack two or more targets with one move, forcing material gain or mate.

ForkMateMate in 2

Solution

32... Qf3+ 33. Bg2 33... Qxg2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32. Rc8 32... Qf3+ 33. Bg2 33... Qxg2#

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